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Irondequoit Soccer Club “Go Solar” Fundraiser

Attention ISC Travel Families! Please note that ISC have once again partnered with GreenSpark Solar to help raise critical funds for the club. GreenSpark Solar is a local, independent, employee-owned solar company that is also a Certified B-Corp, which means they have a triple bottom line of People, Planet, and Profit... and that they vow to use their business as a force for good. -On Saturday, November 3rd, a representative from GreenSpark will be located in the All Star Sports Arena lobby. -They will be engaging and interacting with families about Exploring Solar for their homes. -If you Explore Solar,…

Measure Up Workshop hosted by GreenSpark at Irondequoit Library

5 Ways to Help Get Company Stakeholders on Board With Solar

As solar-savvy professional, you’re probably well aware of the benefits of solar energy for businesses. You’re familiar with the cost and environmental benefits. You know about the generous federal incentives and tax credits. You understand that consumer trends lean towards companies that have sustainable business practices in place. You get it. The only problem? Your company’s decision makers and stakeholders may not be totally sold on the idea of solar for one reason or another. In order to show them all of the benefits solar can provide to their organization, you have to talk their language and broach the subject…

3 Spooky Reasons to Power Your Rochester Home With Solar

Halloween is right around the corner, and with that comes lots of delightfully frightful fun. And while most things about this exciting time of year are entertaining, some things are just downright spooky and scary, like continuing to use fossil fuels and other traditional energy to power your home when you can use clean, affordable solar energy. On the surface, that might not seem that bad, but here a few scary facts – You’re spending more money than you have to Not only is solar energy affordable, but there are a variety of generous federal incentives and tax credits that…

What Can Rochester Businesses Expect From Going Solar?

So what’s it really like for a Rochester business to go solar? In particular, what are some of the benefits local business owners can expect from making the switch? Instead of telling you, we’ll let Joan and Doug Allen from Long Acre Farms share their experience! We installed a 72.8kW solar array at Long Acre Farms in the Spring of 2015. The ground mounted solar array is expected to cover over 100% of the farms’ electric load and pay for itself in just five years. The array will save the farm, which hosts a winery and ice cream shop, over…

Holden Miller Sip and Sun Solar Happy Hour at Roc Brewing

Please join us for this Sip & Sun Solar Happy Hour, hosted by one of our awesome customers, at Roc Brewing in Downtown Rochester! GreenSpark Solar will be on-site to provide solar education and let you know how YOU have the ability to power your home with renewable energy.

Sip, Stay, Sun Adoption event with Rescue Pit

Please join us for this Sip & Sun (Solar Happy Hour), hosted by Rescue Pit at The Lost Borough Brewing Co. Rescue Pit will have a handful of their adoptable dogs on-site. Come learn about how sweet and loving pit bulls really are! GreenSpark will be available to talk about solar. If you sign up for a free Solar Viability Check you can get $2 off your next drink at Lost Borough. If you decide to go solar, GreenSpark will donate $250 to Rescue Pit.

Gilda’s Club Sip and Sun at Original Stump Blower Ciderworks

Please join us for this Sip & Sun (Solar Happy Hour), hosted by Gilda's Club Rochester, at OSB Ciderworks in Lakeville! GreenSpark Solar will be on-site to provide solar education and let you know how YOU have the ability to power your home with renewable energy. Once you choose to explore your solar options, you'll enjoy a complimentary cider on GreenSpark Solar. PLUS, for each household that subsequently Goes Solar, GreenSpark Solar will donate $250 to Gilda's Club Rochester.

Fisher Goes Green Sustainability Fair

Come learn about sustainability in our community, on campus, and around the world. Bring your electronic waste to be properly recycled (See the acceptable materials list.) Up-cycle a t-shirt. Meet environmental non-profits. Learn about solar power. Join a campus group. Sample products from local food and farmers markets. Register to vote. Visit the home energy training center. Try sustainable coffee. And more!

4 Simple Ways Rochester Businesses Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Being “green” or eco-minded isn’t just something you do at home or as a side hobby; it’s a way a life! That means that all the wonderful eco-initiatives you practice at home to reduce your carbon footprint can and should be practiced at your job. In addition to improving the health of the environment, wonderful things happen when companies reduce their carbon footprint, such as energy savings that result in cost savings, improved employee satisfaction, a better public image, and closer ties to the community. Here are a few simple ways to create a culture of sustainability at your workplace:…

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